Leigh Brackett

Screenwriter and novelist

Leigh Brackett was an American screenwriter, novelist, and film director. She is best known for her work on the 'Star Wars' franchise, particularly the screenplay for 'The Empire Strikes Back'. Brackett was a pioneer for women in the film industry and was one of the first female screenwriters to work on a major science fiction film. She was also a prolific novelist, writing several science fiction and fantasy novels....